you are away and warm up before you wake up or return home.
Turn off the outside water valves If you forget to turn off your exterior water valves you could have a mess on your hands as water leaks and burst pipes are no fun! Get in the habit of turning off all those exterior water valves you used during the summer to water your garden
now! Another good idea is to turn off the main water valve whenever you leave your home for a few days or more. This will limit potential pipe breaks when temperatures drop below freezing.
Clean your gutters Clear your gutters and downspouts of debris like leaves and twigs and repair any problems you find.
Check your chimney Inspect your chimney annually and have it cleaned if necessary. Newer wood stoves cause less build-up in the chimney than their predecessors. If your chimney check shows a clean pipe, congratulate yourself on efficient burning. If not, it may be time for an efficiency upgrade — both for your pocketbook and wood supply, and for the environment.
Fire Prevention Week October 9 to 15, 2011 Have you: • Checked your wood stove prior to lighting? • Cleaned your chimney? • Replaced your smoke detector batteries? • Had your central heating system cleaned & inspected?
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